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Buchanan, and the infamy of the Dred Scott decision, appeared to me conclusive evidence of the subserviency of the President and the Supreme Court to the slave power.
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Sherman critiques President Buchanan and the Supreme Court for their perceived alignment with pro-slavery interests, particularly regarding the Dred Scott decision.
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